CCLSA Webinar: Amniotic Membrane Therapy in Optometry and Ophthalmology
Date: 18/07/2021 (AEST)
Venue: Live Webinar - Zoom, NSW, 2000
Provider: Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia
Contact: Shaheera Survery Patterson & Alan Saks, [E] info@cclsa.org.au, [P] 02 9431 8676
Learning Objectives
- Attendees should be confident in the theory of amniotic membrane (AM)
- Attendees should understand the application and management of AM in a clinical setting
- Be familiar with protocols of how to apply and prescribe AMs in practice
- Understanding clinical and surgical application of advanced AMs
- case presentations of advanced AMs in ophthalmology
- Which types of cases benefit from referral to ophthalmology for advanced AM
- Understanding the clinical application of AMs in Australia with available products
- Understanding the potential complications of AMs and management thereof
- How to decide on suitable cases for basic AMs in an optometric setting vs referral to ophthalmology for advanced cases
- Understanding the TGA application and approval process for individual AM cases
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Amniotic Membrane Therapy in Optometry and Ophthalmology |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |